by Arbor | Feb 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Cognitive behavioral interventions are some of the most common, and most effective, tools we use to teach clients to manage their depressive symptoms. Addressing mistaken beliefs, meditation and deep breathing exercises, and replacing negative scripts help clients to...
by Arbor | Feb 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Why does therapy have to be HARD?” I empathize deeply when clients ask this question. Indeed, therapy can be difficult, scary, exhausting and confusing. Clients exhibit great courage when they are willing to dig deep, to be vulnerable, to feel and...
by Arbor | Jan 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
We left the vet’s office in a fog of disbelief. Hearing words like “carcinoma,” and “chemotherapy” and “palliative care” is surreal for anyone faced with a loved one’s diagnosis of cancer. But looking into the eyes of...
by Arbor | Jan 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Always Do Your Best. Upon first reading, the fourth agreement in Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements, seems nearly impossible to uphold. I assumed (yes, I’m aware that I managed to break one of the agreements before I even finished the list) that...
by Arbor | Jan 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Don’t make assumptions” is the third guideline for living with integrity, according to Don Miguel Ruiz’ book, The Four Agreements. The assumptions he writes about include predicting the outcome of situations, “mind reading” others,...
by Arbor | Dec 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Don’t Take Anything Personally” is Don Miquel Ruiz’s second suggestion in his book The Four Agreements. I initially assumed he was talking about choosing to overlook negative feedback, as harsh criticism can be damaging to our self-esteem. But...
